{"id":909,"date":"2017-12-18T13:23:52","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T19:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=909"},"modified":"2018-01-02T13:12:31","modified_gmt":"2018-01-02T19:12:31","slug":"free-teeth-whitening-pen-kitty-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/free-teeth-whitening-pen-kitty-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"My kitty swallowed my free teeth whitening gel. Will she get sick?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I received a box of free teeth whitening pens at a\u00a0mall kiosk. I was only able to use 3 of the pens. 2 weeks ago I got a new kitten that is really active. When I\u2019m away at work, I keep her in the laundry room so she doesn\u2019t get into anything harmful. Today when I came home, the cat was out of the laundry room. She had one of my teeth whitening pens between her paws. Only 2 pens were left in the box. Her whiskers looked sticky, so I\u2019m sure she liked it. I threw the pen away, but I\u2019m wondering if there is anything in the gel that might make her sick. Thanks. Jen<\/p>\n<p>Jen,<\/p>\n<p>We hope your kitty will be okay. We have some tips for her and for you and anyone who is considering getting their teeth whitened.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Swallowing Teeth Whitening Gel Harmful?<\/h2>\n<p>Below are four things to keep in mind if you or your pet swallows bleaching gel.<\/p>\n<h3>Humans<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/free-teeth-whitening-plano.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teeth whitening gel<\/a> is not for internal use, and it should be kept away from children.<\/li>\n<li>If it\u2019s swallowed in <em>large amounts<\/em>, it can cause stomach pain, inflammation, vomiting, or diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Anyone who swallows large amounts should call a doctor or go to an urgent care facility.<\/li>\n<li>Take the product with you to the visit for the staff to see the ingredients and provide the right treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pets<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>But we don\u2019t know what effect, if any, it will have on your pet. It will likely depend on how much of the gel your pet swallowed.<\/li>\n<li>Give your veterinarian a call.<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have a vet, you can take your pet to the vet office at a local pet store.<\/li>\n<li>Take the teeth-whitening pens box with you so they can see the ingredients in the gel. The vet will take care of your pet and let you know what you can expect over the next few days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Caution for DIY Teeth Bleaching<\/h2>\n<p>We advise all of our writers to be careful with do-it-yourself or free teeth-whitening gel. Be certain that your teeth and gums are disease and cavity free. The gel can irritate your teeth and gums if they are not healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Your dentist should be able to you if bleaching your teeth is safe, or if another method should be used to whiten them. In some cases, bleaching gel can make the stains on your teeth look worse.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plano, TX dentist<\/a> Dr. Miranda Lacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I received a box of free teeth whitening pens at a\u00a0mall kiosk. I was only able to use 3 of the pens. 2 weeks ago I got a new kitten that is really active. When I\u2019m away at work, I keep her in the laundry room so she doesn\u2019t get into anything harmful. Today when &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/free-teeth-whitening-pen-kitty-sick\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">My kitty swallowed my free teeth whitening gel. 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